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Intertrader

7.6/10

SpreadCo

6.1/10
7/10RegulationTied7/10
10/10WinnerFees4/10
7/10PlatformsWinner9/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research4/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Intertrader was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Gibraltar, while SpreadCo was established in 2005 and is based in London. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. Intertrader serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; SpreadCo has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at Intertrader and $100 at SpreadCo.

Intertrader wins this category
FeatureIntertraderSpreadCo
Min. Deposit$1$100
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA)Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
Founded20092005
CountryGibraltarLondon
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Intertrader and SpreadCo, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Intertrader has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $100 at SpreadCo). SpreadCo charges withdrawal fees while Intertrader does not, giving Intertrader an edge for frequent withdrawers. SpreadCo charges deposit fees; Intertrader does not. Overall, Intertrader scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Intertrader wins this category
FeatureIntertraderSpreadCo
Min. Deposit$1$100
Withdrawal FeesNoYes
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoYes
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

Intertrader offers MT5, cTrader, while SpreadCo supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. SpreadCo edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

SpreadCo wins this category
FeatureIntertraderSpreadCo
MT4NoYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsWeb Trader, Tablet & Mobile appsWeb Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Intertrader and SpreadCo compare. Intertrader runs regular live webinars; SpreadCo does not. Both provide video tutorials. Intertrader publishes daily market commentary; SpreadCo does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Intertrader maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Intertrader scores higher overall in education and research.

Intertrader wins this category
FeatureIntertraderSpreadCo
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationYesNo
Weekly WebinarsYesNo
Daily CommentaryYesNo
Trading CentralYesNo
AutochartistYesYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Intertrader accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while SpreadCo supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureIntertraderSpreadCo
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoNo
SkrillNoNo
NetellerNoNo

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Intertrader and SpreadCo offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureIntertraderSpreadCo
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese